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FAQ

I want to include an affirmation set in my message card

The Content Form has a section where you list your connected card and where you confirm your chosen affirmation.

What do I put in the "Shipping Address" section?

  • For a retail card, it's your mailing address.
  • For a message-card, the Shipping Address is for the recipient's address.

(If you've ordered multiple message cards, make sure the recipient's address matches in the Message Form for each separate message.)

Can I see the message before it gets sent?

Yes. Ask to see the message at checkout in the box reading “Special Notes for this Order” and a draft will be emailed before it's written into the card.

How long does it take?

Orders ship 2-3 business days after received. We send you an image of your card hitting the mail and your recipient can expect their card within 5 business days of that mailing. 

So, typically 7-8 business days total, depending on postal consistency.

Do I *have* to complete the Message Form?

If you aren't ordering a message, no. If you're ordering a message: yes. 

Complete 1 Message Form per ordered message (3 messages = 3 forms, 2 messages = 2 forms, etc.). 

The Message Form includes specifics that may be intuitive for you but we need detailed.

I forgot to complete the Message Form and already checked-out!

No problem! The Message Form is disconnected from the actual order so it can be completed separately. As long as you added the $9 message fee to your card order, just submit your completed Message form and you're set. (You aren't charged when you complete Message Forms.)

Is it weird for someone else to write the card?

Nope, we’ve found that the words matter more than the handwriting. 

If you prefer to use your own handwriting, our Cyrano service allows you to receive a message via email and write it into whatever card you have at your fingertips.

How do they know it's a commissioned message?

Before they even open the envelope, they see it sealed with our branded sticker reading "personalized content hand-written for you."

Once inside, each card has a tag reading, "commissioned by [your name], crafted by The Cardist Studio."

What if my card never arrives?

1. If your recipient hasn't received the card in 8 full business days and the address is confirmed, we will send another card at no charge to you.

2. If your card is returned to us for any reason, we will confirm the address with you and resend it at no extra charge to you.

3. If your card is never received because you provided the wrong mailing address, we can send another card for the retail cost of the card ($6).

Do you ship internationally?

We don't currently ship internationally but if it becomes a need - we'll create a solution!

How do I Order a message in a card?

The step-by-step process:

1. Choose what card you'd like to order under our Shop tab. (Don't miss perusing the Affirmations you may want to enclose in your card!)

2. Select "add Cardist message inside" from the drop-down options.

3. Add to your cart.

4. Once it's added, scroll down to the Message Form (it’s on a blue background), complete it, then click submit. NOTE: The Message Form is not directly connected to your card, so you can even finish this step after you checkout. Extra convenient if you're ordering multiple message-cards in one transaction!

5. Complete your checkout. "Shipping Address" is where you're sending your card, just like sending a gift. (If you ordered multiple message-cards, make sure your Message Forms have the complete addresses entered for each message, only in this circumstance do you use your own address for the shipping section.)

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6. After we receive your order: we use the information from your Message Form to compose a wonderful message, paying close attention to your answer on question 2 - so don’t be shy! We'll contact you if we need clarification.

7. Orders ship 2-3 business days after received and you'll get an image of the card hitting the postbox. 

8. Your recipient can expect their card within 5 business days of that mailing (pending USPS). 

9. Each card has a tag enclosed that reads “commissioned by [your name], crafted by the Cardist Studio,” so curious people know where to look.

10. Your recipient will likely send a happy text when they receive your card. Screengrab it and tag us on IG @theCardistStudio - we love to spread the joy!

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